Cardiff
is the Capital and largest City of Wales. The City is situated
in the South of the Country and has a population of 316,800 people.
A multi-cultural city, Cardiff has experienced a considerable number
of immigration in the past decade. The City is the main industrial
and commerce hub for the Country as well as the centre for government.
Transport in Cardiff: transport
in the City consists mainly of scheduled public buses. Cardiff
is also linked to other parts of the Country by road and rail.
The City is home to the Cardiff International Airport; the
key airport in Wales.
Tourism in Cardiff:
The National Museum & Gallery: the
leading museum in Wales, it is dedicated to the historical
development of Wales and its permanent exhibition features
a number of impressive paintings including works by local Welsh
Artists.
The Millennium Stadium Cardiff: built
to host the finals of the 1999 World Cup, the Stadium is at
the moment the largest in the United Kingdom and has also hosted
FA Cup finals and English League Cup finals. The stadium is
also the scene of some intense rugby action during the test
season and Six Nations Competition.
The Cardiff Castle: established
in the 11th Century, this castle is a feature attraction for
visitors to the City.